Core Tech Programmer

2 Weeks ago • 6 Years + • Game Programmer

Job Summary

Job Description

Epic Games seeks a Core Tech Programmer to join their build tools team. Responsibilities include improving developer iteration by enhancing Unreal Build Tool and Unreal Automation Tool. This involves implementing new features, fixing bugs, supporting internal and external teams, maintaining code quality, and collaborating across multiple time zones. The role requires close work with mixed discipline teams, providing technical guidance to licensees through documentation and developer relations. The ideal candidate possesses 6+ years of game development experience, expert C#/.NET knowledge, strong multithreading and optimization skills, and exceptional debugging abilities. A passion for developer workflow improvement and a user-focused approach are crucial.
Must have:
  • 6+ years professional software development experience
  • Expert C# and .NET knowledge
  • Excellent multithreading and optimization skills
  • Exceptional debugging skills
  • Passion for improving developer workflows
Good to have:
  • C++ compiler/build systems experience
  • Unreal Engine experience
  • Understanding of Unreal Engine tech stack

Job Details

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

ENGINEERING - UNREAL ENGINE

What We Do

Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of engineering experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

We are looking for a generalist programmer to join our build tools team. You will be responsible for working on improvements to developer iteration providing support for Epic’s suite of build tools including Unreal Build Tool and Unreal Automation Tool. These tools are critical to both our internal game teams and every external developer using the Unreal Engine

In this role, you will

  • Work closely with mixed discipline teams across Epic, driving technical discussions to find scalable and achievable solutions based on the requirements of platform/build tools stakeholders
  • Implement new features, fix bugs and provide support to both our internal teams and Unreal licensees
  • Maintain and improve the code quality of a mature build codebase
  • Operate effectively with teams spanning multiple timezones
  • Provide guidance to Unreal licensees both in the form of technical documentation and working alongside developer relations to ensure our build tools satisfy the wider community’s needs

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of professional software development experience within the games industry
  • Expert knowledge of C# and .NET
  • Performance minded with excellent knowledge of multithreading, asynchronous code and optimisations
  • Exceptional debugging skills, ability to quickly unblock users while still considering the long term health of the codebase
  • Passionate about developer iteration and improving workflows, with a supportive user focused approach
  • Generalist who is able to navigate a wide range of problems
  • Highly collaborative with excellent technical and non-technical communication skills
  • Knowledge and experience working with c++ compilers/build systems and platform toolchains is a plus
  • Previous experience working with Unreal and a good understanding of its tech stack is a plus

This role is open to multiple locations in North America and Europe (excluding CA, NY, & WA).

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy .

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found .

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About The Company

Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content. Epic has over 40 offices worldwide with headquarters in Cary, North Carolina.

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